The National Crisis Centre has issued guidelines for household emergency preparedness, but three seasoned preppers point out significant gaps in the official recommendations. Water filtration emerges as the most critical omission, as clean water is essential for survival in crisis situations. Beyond material supplies, the preppers stress the importance of acquiring knowledge and practical survival skills rather than making panic purchases. They advise citizens to first inventory existing household items and invest time in learning essential survival techniques, which prove equally vital during emergencies.